Bombardier Global 6500 vs Dassault Falcon 6x
Both the Bombardier Global 6500 and the Dassault Falcon 6X sit in the large-cabin, long-range business jet category, aimed at intercontinental missions with high comfort and strong baggage capacity. The Global 6500 is generally positioned as a long-range flagship-style aircraft, with a published range around 6,600 nautical miles, making it well suited to longer nonstop city pairs and minimizing fuel stops on demanding routes. The Falcon 6X is typically described as an ultra-long-range large-cabin jet, with a published range around 5,500 nautical miles, emphasizing a very wide and tall cabin cross-section and efficient cruise performance. In passenger capacity, both can be configured for about 12 to 16 passengers in typical executive layouts, with maximum seating commonly quoted higher depending on configuration. In practical terms, the Global 6500 tends to offer an edge for mission length, while the Falcon 6X competes strongly on cabin comfort and flexibility, especially for operators prioritizing spaciousness over absolute maximum range.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 6500 | Dassault Falcon 6X |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.49 | $ 7.74 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | Global 6500 | 6X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6600 | 5500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.68 | $ 0.64 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,895 | $ 3,845 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy III |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 504 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $56,000,000 | $49,500,000 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 17 | 16 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Pearl | PW812D |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 5000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 15125 | 14000 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 17 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 99.5 | 84.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 94 | 85.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 8.5 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 43.3 | 40.4 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 25.5 | 24.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1843 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 27.5 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 |